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- Shrimp can be boiled, broiled or grilled
- Shrimp cooks very quickly on the grill and can easily become overcooked
- A variety of herbs and seasonings can be used to flavor the shrimp before grilling
- Shrimp can also be marinated prior to grilling
- You can choose to devein the shrimp or not to before grilling
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While there are many different ways to cook shrimp, grilling is one of the easiest and quickest. By following a few simple tips, you can grill juicy, flavor-packed shrimp to perfection in minutes. This page provides links to information on grilling shrimp, along with simple recipes to serve for virtually any occasion.
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Shrimp Grilling Tips
- When planning meals, allow about 1/3 to 1/2 pound of peeled shrimp per personAbout.com: Shrimp: Half of What Makes them Great is the Grilling
- Shrimp can be cooked with the shells on or off; leaving the shells on will help the shrimp keep its shape
- Shrimp can be cooked using skewers to keep it from falling through the grate while grilling
- If you use bamboo or wood skewers, be sure to soak them in water before grilling to keep them from catching on fireThe BBQ Report: How to grill shrimp (July 13, 2005)
- Shrimp will appear white and opaque when they are cookedThe BBQ Report: How to grill shrimp (July 13, 2005)
Easy Grilled Shrimp Recipe
- Prepare a simple shrimp marinade by mixing tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil and red wine vinegar
- Add peeled, deveined shrimp to the marinade, stir and cover; refrigerate for up to one hour
- Preheat the grill on medium heat and lightly oil the grate
- Add shrimp to skewers, end on end
- Cook shrimp for two to three minutes or until they become opaqueAllrecipes: Marinated Grilled Shrimp
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